Legionellosis
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Legionella pneumophila.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D. Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD
Synonyms and keywords: Legionella infection; Pittsburgh pneumonia; Pontiac fever; Legionnaires' disease; Pulmonary Legionella; Extrapulmonary Legionella
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Legionellosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies